Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £2,844 more per year (10% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Postal workers, mail sorters and messengersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£27,890+£2,844
Mean Annual£31,371£27,640+£3,731
Monthly£2,561£2,324+£237
Weekly£591£536+£55
Hourly£14.78£13.41+£1.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers
10th (Entry)£14,788£16,082
25th£25,464£22,615
50th (Median)£30,734£27,890
75th£37,893£32,967
90th (Senior)£46,409£38,457
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earns £27,890 — a difference of £2,844 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
The difference is £2,844 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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